"Master Siyan is it okay to ignore The Kings request like this? Are you sure it's okay to indulge her whims to this extent?"Gin Chen pulled his Master to the side as he spoke. He enjoyed working for his Master but everytime his Masters Little GrandAunt came around his Master was enamored with the chaos's she caused and he always ended up in trouble for it.
He watched as Shinah jumped from the top of the carriage gesturing for others to enter the carriage as she landed on the ground.
"All aboard!
Hahahahaha
Aye Aye Aye..." Shinah sings playfully.
His Mistress left him in charge of keeping Master out of trouble, but it seems like he signed up for the impossible with this little Tyrant bouncing around.
"If I'm not worried why are you? She's always been this way." Siyan's eyes lit up with anticipation. "This is going to be an be exciting trip." He playfully punched Chen's shoulder and jumped into the carriage copying her cheer. "Aye Aye Aye...."
"What Devil music are you two screeching. Shinah stop your jumping around and behave like a proper lady." Rai Kiyoshi walked towards the carriage ushering Little ShiiShii and Little Blue to get in.
"Ha how on point you are dear brother, The Prince of Darkness appreciates your praises." Shinah bows gracefully and looks up with a mischievous glance towards Little ShiiShii who was entering the carriage.
'Don't tease him too much' Little ShiiShii's voice chimed in her head.
'Fine, fine..' she rolled her eyes.
"Sit next to me" she wordlessly mouthed to Little Blue and winks playfully.
"Who's this Prince of Darkness? Nevermind.. Stop with your ridiculousness and get inside." Rai Kiyoshi urged her.
"-Gasp- Wait, Brother..." Shinah pulls on Rai Kiyoshi sleeve.
"Whatever it is. The answer is no..." Kiyoshi pushed her towards the carriage.
Shinah grips onto the doorframe of the carriage with both hands, turning her head to look back at Kiyoshi. "Maybe it's not too late.."
"Too late for what?" He responded anxiously, maybe they forgot something important.
Shinah scoots into the carriage quickly and sings. "To learn how to love and forget how to hateeeeeee.."
"....God.. give me the patience." Rai Kiyoshi looks up at the sky and resists the urge to strangle her, and climbs into the carriage.
"Mental wounds not healing...Life's a bitter shame....I'm going off the rails on a crazy —."
"Enough already!" Rai Kiyoshi pinches her nose while everyone else laughs at their interaction.
With that their journey began to the Helion Iceland Kingdom.
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In this world the land was divided into Seven continents.
Each continent was divided by six regions and each region was shared or conquered by two or three Kindgoms.
& Each region has two distinctive elemental barriers protecting its land. The element barriers cause extreme climates, and landscape changes corresponding to its element.
[To understand the map of this continent draw a pie chart with six pieces, with a compass in the center starting from north the Regions are mentioned clockwise. And each barrier is along the edges of the Region (basically along the slices 📐) & Hells Pathway is always in the center of two Region barriers that all lead to Asura's Desert.]
The Ysmay Region up North manipulates Ice on it's left and Water on its right barrier.
The Raelyn Region to the far East manipulates Fire to its left and Earth on its right barrier.
The Ulanni Region to the South-East manipulates Earth to its left and Wind on its right barrier.
The Dovah Region to the far South manipulates Wind to its left and Ice on its right barrier.
The Solara Region to the South-West manipulates Lightning to its left and Fire on its right barrier.
The Praxis Region to the far West manipulates Lightning to its left and Water on its right barrier.
Shinah's Jade Emerald Kingdom belonging to The Raelyn Region in The Sacred Dragon Continent. They shared The Raelyn Region with one other kingdom in harmony.
Their protecting elements were Earth to the south east border (right) and Fire to the north-east border (left) so their region was rolling with hills and mountains on one side and a beautiful flame, with a desert pathway in the center.
Shinah directed Chen along the path to the core of The Sacred Dragon Continent. The lawless and unlivable dry land known as Asura's Desert.
Asura's Desert possessed the richest spirit energy, but the land was constantly changing and was highly unstable so the percentage of survival was low.
Shinah planned to follow the edge of Asuras Desert into the next Region by following one of Hell's Six Pathways.
Asura Desert has a road in between each element border called Hell's Pathway.
To pass into another Region one must past through their own Regions protecting element barrier that sandwiched Hell's Pathway and the other Regions protecting element barrier.
If one could travel by following one of the six Hell Pathways it would shorten the time dramatically than crossing through each Region's barrier.
However it was also the most troublesome, considering it was plagued by wild spirit beast and outlaws who've made Asura Desert their home.
Legend's warned that Asuras Desert was the key to taking down the continent's elemental barriers, giving the conquer power to wield control over the protecting elements.
"Master we're here. This is SwayLeaf the last town, before reaching our Jade Emerald Kingdom's barrier." Chen shouted for the passengers in the carriage.
"About freakin time! I'm so tired of this 'I spy' game there's nothing but trees and rocks and more trees!" Shinah exclaimed energetically as she looked out the window.
"I enjoyed it thought, I rarely get to travel this freely it's nice to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The Spirit Crystal Kingdom doesn't have this kind of beauty." Little Blue stares out the window with a dreamy gaze.
"Hmph ..Of course our Kingdom is rich in beauty, we know how to take care of our own and respect the spirit laws..unlike some people." Rai Kiyoshi boasted arrogantly.
"Kiyoshi that was uncalled for! She's complementing our Region an-"
"Shinah it's fine." She grasps Shinah's sleeve preventing her from jumping off the seat.
She watches as Shinah gestured a finger towards Kiyoshi in an exaggerated motion not knowing what it meant but clearly a provocation. She smiles at Shinah's childlike antics before turning to Kiyoshi.
"Kiyoshi let me ask you something."
"Ask away Princess Tart."He says while rolling his eyes.
"My name is Lorraine, so can you please refrain from calling me princess tart.
So if you were in my position what would do? Doesn't it sound brave.. to advise or act against my Grandfather's wicked choices.
But in reality it's a fool's errand and.. I am no fool. Why risk get hanged for treason for nothing. I am but one woman, how can I bring about such change as I am now?
One must bend to circumstance, and bid their time while accumulating the strength to destroy one's enemies. -sigh- Too bad all that beauty is wasted on a fool like you."
"..." Kiyoshi
"..." Chen
"..." Siyan trembles as he fights his laughter.
"..." Shinah nods her head silently.
Little ShiiShii watches Shinahs reaction with a slight smile.
"Oh and Kiyoshi don't misunderstand me I'm not trying to get your approval or friendship. You do not have to like me, However you do have to respect me."